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A dedicated collection of posts focusing on the Philippines. This category covers news, events, and stories of national interest that span the entire archipelago, from Luzon to Visayas and Mindanao.
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Calabarzon has completed key flood-control structures in several towns across Quezon Province, bringing improved flood resilience to communities that have long been vulnerable to heavy rains and typhoons. The announcement, reported from Lucena City by the Philippine Information Agency (PIA), highlights the agency’s continued push to…
Lucena City residents felt a noticeable void this year as the highly anticipated Pasayahan sa Lucena festival was postponed, leaving the community without one of its most colorful and cherished annual celebrations. Late last month, the Pasayahan sa Lucena 2026 Executive Committee announced the cancellation of most activities lined up for this year’s edition of…
A new commercial development is taking shape in Calamba City as Old Town Plaza continues its construction progress into 2026. The project, located in the heart of Calamba, is generating excitement among residents and business owners who see it as a sign of the city’s rapid growth and economic momentum. Construction updates as of May…
The Calamba District Hospital is undergoing a major expansion that will significantly boost healthcare access for residents of Calamba City and nearby towns in Laguna. With the establishment of a new extension building, the hospital’s capacity is set to increase from 100–150 patients to 300 patients — a milestone that addresses the growing demand for…
Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur — Pagadian City marked a special milestone in January 2026 when Proclamation No. 1123, s. 2026 declared Monday, January 19, 2026, as a special non-working holiday in the city. The proclamation gave residents an official day off to celebrate and participate in city-wide festivities. The declaration of a special non-working…
Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur — The residents of Pagadian City are breathing a collective sigh of relief after a terrifying series of natural events struck the region in June 2026. A massive magnitude 7.8 earthquake off the coast of Mindanao triggered widespread panic and a tsunami warning that sent thousands of residents fleeing to…
Leaders from government, industry, finance, technology, and academe recently converged in a landmark forum called Synergy 2026, highlighting Metro Batangas as an emerging growth corridor in the Philippines. Organized by BNN Media Group as part of its 30th anniversary celebration, the forum carried the theme Bridging Capital, Technology, and Power for a Sustainable Philippine Future….
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is set to construct a stronger, more permanent replacement for the Bridge of Promise in Batangas City, a vital infrastructure link that serves thousands of motorists daily. The announcement comes after the existing bridge sustained damage, prompting the national government to fast-track plans for a wider and…